Transplanting Pecan Trees: Avoid Potting

Direct Transplant Is Better

Potting a 6-foot pecan now injures roots twice and no pot is large enough. Instead, dig and plant directly in the new location.

Procedure

• Root ball: 9–12″ wide, 6″ deep per inch trunk diameter.
• New hole twice root ball size; backfill with good soil.
• Mulch 3″; water 1 inch every 3 days for 2 months, then weekly.

Fall or spring is ideal, but summer transplanting can work with diligent watering.